resolvent

[ ri-zol-vuh nt ]
/ rɪˈzɒl vənt /

adjective

resolving; causing solution; solvent.

noun

something resolvent.
Medicine/Medical. a remedy that causes resolution of a swelling or inflammation.

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Origin of resolvent

1670–80; < Latin resolvent- (stem of resolvēns), present participle of resolvere to resolve; see -ent

Words nearby resolvent

resolutioner, resolutive, resolvable, resolve, resolved, resolvent, resolving power, resonance, resonance radiation, resonant, resonant cavity
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British Dictionary definitions for resolvent

resolvent
/ (rɪˈzɒlvənt) /

adjective

serving to dissolve or separate something into its elements; resolving

noun

something that resolves; solvent
a drug or agent able to reduce swelling or inflammation
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Medical definitions for resolvent

resolvent
[ rĭ-zŏl′vənt ]

adj.

Causing or able to cause separation into constituents; solvent.

n.

A resolvent substance, especially a medicine that reduces inflammation or swelling.
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